Question

• Which of the following compound
represent tertiary alkyl halide
Answer
A.R-CH2-X
B. R-CH-X
C. R3C-X
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Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

as tertiary alkyl group is one in which a carbon atom attaches to 3 carbon atoms

Answer 2

The correct option is C.

• A tertiary alkyl halide is a compound in which the carbon atom attached to the halogen is attached with three other carbon atoms. Here in $R_3CX$ the C atom is attached with three other carbon atoms so, it is a tertiary alkyl halide.
• Here in $RCH_2X$ the C atom is attached with one other carbon atom so, it is a primary alkyl halide.
• Here in $R_2CHX$ the C atom is attached with two other carbon atoms so, it is a secondary alkyl halide.